GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to BETA ENGINEERING, INC. under contract number SPE7M426P1763, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-4300, is a fixed-price amendment valued at $27,747.00 with an award date of July 13, 2026. The scope centers on conducting a Government First Article Test for a HANDWHEEL identified by NSN 5340005882277, with performance associated with the contractor’s location in Arlington, Texas, though no formal delivery or performance site is specified. The contract was modified via SF-30 amendment P00002, which incorporates FAR 52.222-90 addressing discrimination based on diversity, equity, and inclusion, effective April 2026, under deviation 2026-00040 and authorities from FAR 13.302(a) and 12.303(a), enabling unilateral modification by the Government. No line-item pricing details, quantities, or unit costs are provided, and the contract does not specify FOB terms, packaging requirements, inspection standards, or technical specifications beyond the items’ NSNs. Administrative oversight is managed by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, with contract administration handled by DCMA South in Madison, Alabama, and the contracting officer is Michael Finken; no COR or COTR is designated. The contractor’s CAGE code is 33436, but no UEI, size status, or socioeconomic certifications are documented, and no attachments, evaluation factors, or award rationale are included. Invoicing procedures and payment details are not explicitly outlined, though electronic submission through DIBBS is implied for post-award actions. All performance and acceptance responsibilities rest with the Government, with no formal delivery schedule, options, or additional clauses related to security, personnel, or conflicts of interest present in the documentation.